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BBC: Electric Cars Will Be “Biggest Revolution In Motoring” Since 1913

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Now, BBC is also joining the fray. Originally published on EVANNEX. Many observers are forecasting that the world’s transition to electric cars will take place much sooner than expected. “What makes the end of the internal combustion engine inevitable is a technological revolution.

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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Alberta Innovates, in partnership with industry, government and other organizations, recently released the results of a study that investigates the best opportunities for “Bitumen Beyond Combustion” (BBC). Validating technical, logistical, environmental, and market solutions to accelerate the commercialization of BBC products.

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Poll Shows Decline in UK Public Conviction About Climate Change

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Overall around nine out of 10 people questioned still appear to accept some degree of global warming. One year ago this number was one in three, but this year just one in five people believes global warming to be man-made, according to Edward Langley, Ipsos Mori’s head of environment research. 3% said they did not know.

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President Obama announces nearly $4B public-private investment in energy upgrades to buildings; $2B government commitment

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This announcement builds on a commitment made by 14 partners at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in June to make energy upgrades across 300 million square feet, and to invest $500 million in private sector financing in energy efficiency projects.

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Brazil crackdown on X continues with up to $8.9k daily fine for VPN users

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X’s conflict in Brazil started in April when Judge de Moraes ordered the suspension of dozens of X accounts over alleged disinformation, as per a report from the BBC. These enemies include a duly elected Senator and a 16-year-old girl, among others.

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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

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According to BBC Sport , Ben Sulayem was said to have intervened to overturn a time penalty issued to Fernando Alonso during the race. From BBC Sport : The report, by compliance officer Paolo Basarri, says the whistleblower reported that Ben Sulayem "pretended the stewards to overturn their decision to issue" the penalty to Alonso.

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Poll: Would You Want to Work a Shorter Week?

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Iceland ran a pilot between 2015 and 2019, and this year it said the program was an overwhelming success, the BBC reported. Other countries that are trying out a shortened workweek include Australia, Japan, Scotland, and Spain, according to World Population Review.